Grilled Honey Goat Cheese Pizza Recipe
This Grilled Honey Goat Cheese Pizza is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors featuring a crisp grilled crust topped with creamy goat cheese, crunchy pecans, shaved Parmesan, fresh sage, and a drizzle of honey. Perfect for outdoor cooking enthusiasts, this easy-to-make pizza brings together gourmet ingredients with the smoky essence of a grill, resulting in a unique and delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 1 12-inch pizza, serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Pizza
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Dough
- 1 lb. pizza dough or 1 tube Pillsbury thin crust dough
Toppings
- 4 oz. soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2/3 cup shaved Parmesan
- 2 tbsp. fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. honey
- Oil for brushing the grill
Instructions
- Prepare the Grill: Heat a gas or charcoal grill to high temperature. Brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the pizza dough from sticking during grilling.
- Shape the Dough: On a floured surface, shape the pizza dough into a thin crust. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then gently press it out further to maintain a thin layer. If using pre-rolled dough from a tube, simply unroll it carefully.
- Grill the Dough: Place the shaped dough directly onto the hot grill. Close the lid and cook for 2 minutes on high heat. Then, using tongs, lift the lid and flip the dough onto the other side. Reduce the grill heat to low to prevent burning while cooking the toppings.
- Add Toppings and Cook: Quickly spread the crumbled goat cheese evenly over the grilled side of the dough, sprinkle chopped pecans on top, and then add shaved Parmesan cheese. Close the grill lid and cook for an additional 4 to 6 minutes, or until the crust is fully cooked through and the cheese topping is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the pizza from the grill, sprinkle the fresh chopped sage over the top, and drizzle with honey for a sweet finish. Serve the pizza immediately while warm.
Notes
- Be careful to control the grill temperature to avoid burning the crust while melting the cheese.
- If you prefer, substitute pecans with walnuts or pine nuts for a different crunch.
- This pizza is best enjoyed fresh off the grill to maintain the crispy crust and creamy cheese texture.
- Use a pizza stone on the grill if you want a more even crust cook but this is optional.
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